Ohio Childrens Alliance
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Ohio Childrens Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1977, with $27,119,298 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2800 Corporate Exchange Dr Ste 350, Columbus, OH, 43231 EIN 34-1168205 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$27.1M
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$27.1M
Net assets
$3.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ohio Childrens Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ohio Childrens Alliance: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ohio Childrens Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ohio Childrens Alliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $587K (FY2013) to $27.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.6MNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.6M
Total liabilities
$4.6M
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,119,298▲0.3% | $27,078,658▲0.5% | $3,057,950▲5.1% | $7,645,665▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $27,028,361▲3.5% | $26,956,583▲6.1% | $2,908,620▲7.9% | $10,126,565▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,119,977▼16.2% | $25,395,419▼16.9% | $2,694,648▲24.1% | $7,580,301▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $31,155,772▲54.2% | $30,548,139▲53.8% | $2,171,508▲44.7% | $7,109,576▲72.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $20,210,982▲30.3% | $19,862,992▲29.9% | $1,501,105▲42.4% | $4,129,149▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,510,273▲1509% | $15,292,348▲1672% | $1,054,417▲56.2% | $3,071,431▲292% | 990 |
| 2017 | $963,834▲18.2% | $862,966▲29.6% | $674,944▲24.8% | $782,779▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $815,243▲12.2% | $666,066▲0.9% | $540,689▲34.4% | $638,846▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $726,790▲21.8% | $659,936▲26.0% | $402,396▲13.5% | $532,610▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $596,604▲1.7% | $523,609▲5.8% | $354,534▲25.9% | $487,955▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $586,683 | $494,701▲21.6% | $281,539▲48.5% | $399,795▲60.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $406,787▼3.2% | $189,557▲203% | $249,401▲193% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $420,315 | $62,540 | $85,147 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $210K total
15 grants to Ohio Childrens Alliance totaling $210K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caresource | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Caresource | 50th anniversary premier sponsorship | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education and social services | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Discretionary grant | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Discretionary grant | 2015 | $12,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2015 | $3,200 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2015 | $330 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2015 | $146 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2015 | $101 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2014 | $30,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Discretionary grant | 2014 | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Ohio fostering connections project | 2014 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ohio Childrens Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ohio Childrens Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1168205, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ohio Childrens Alliance's EIN?
- Ohio Childrens Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1168205.
- How much revenue does Ohio Childrens Alliance report?
- Ohio Childrens Alliance reported $27,119,298 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ohio Childrens Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Ohio Childrens Alliance C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ohio Childrens Alliance (EIN 34-1168205) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.